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	Ottawa Génie informatique (4 ans) OUAC OBD Remove	Laurier (Waterloo) Arts Degree (BA) + Master's Degree (MA or MAP or MIPP) OUAC UZB Remove	King's Arts OUAC EKA Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	78–80%“78%; co-op 80%”	77–80%“High 70s”	80%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	MCV4U MHF4U SCH4U SPH4U	ENG4U	ENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	one of ENG4U, FRA4U	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	FRA4U or ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U SPH4U SCH4U +1 more on the program page	English at 60%	ENG4U
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only	Yes To apply to the Catholic Studies for Teachers program, indicate your subject of major interest as Catholic Studies for Teachers. A supplemental application is required. Usually closes before January 15
Co-op	Available	No	No
Degree	Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op), BEng (Co-op), Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Applied Science, BSc/BASc	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	45	—	150
What you study	Computer Science General or Integrated Engineering Software Engineering	English Studies History Modern Languages Politics	English Studies French Studies PhilosophyTheology & Religious Studies
What it is	You study how to design and build computer software and systems from the ground up, combining computer science theory with practical engineering problem-solving. This is more applied and hardware-focused than a pure computer science degree, and the co-op requirement means you alternate between classroom terms and paid work terms with employers. It suits people who want hands-on experience in real jobs while learning, and who prefer the structured engineering approach to software development.	# Arts Degree (BA) + Master's Degree (MA or MAP or MIPP) You complete a four-year bachelor's degree in one of these humanities or social fields — English, History, languages, Politics, Social Policy, or Religious Studies — then continue directly into a related master's program without applying separately. This combined route saves time and lets you specialize deeper than a BA alone. It suits students who know they want advanced training in humanities or policy work and prefer a streamlined path from undergrad through graduate study.	An Arts degree at King's focuses on language, thought, and belief through subjects like English, French, Philosophy, and Theology. You study texts, ideas, and how people understand the world through writing, culture, and religion rather than science or professional training. This program suits students who enjoy reading, discussion, and deep thinking about meaning and expression.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	Applied to directly	Applied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	22 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	11 published, 1 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	8 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
Source	University of Ottawa on OUInfo	Wilfrid Laurier University — Waterloo on OUInfo	King's University College on OUInfo

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